Recycling news: 2024
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 1 Aug 2026.
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Industry news
BYD BD11 electric buses set for London routes - KHL Group
Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 4 Jun 2024
Global
New study shows advantages of a mixed deposit system in France
New study examining the appropriateness of deploying a mixed deposit versus a deposit for reuse only in France.
Reloop Platform · 4 Jun 2024
Council news
Salt Cross Garden Village - West Oxfordshire District Council
West Oxfordshire Council · 4 Jun 2024
Industry news
Pocket Garden Showcase - Keep Scotland Beautiful
Keep Scotland Beautiful · 3 Jun 2024
Policy & government
Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Squadron Leader Mark Long
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Squadron Leader Mark Long.
GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
Bisphenol A – Regulatory Update for Metal Packaging- Webinar Recording 30 May 2024
Please find the webinar recording here
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 3 Jun 2024
Council news
Civil Ceremony Licence for Approved Premises - Southwark Council
Southwark Council · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
Scottish skip business fined 24K by HSE
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced that a Scottish skip hire, waste and recycling business has been fined £24,000 after a worker was injured on the blades of a machine. The case was heard at Dunfermline Sherriff Court on 30 May 2024, where W M Russell and Sons pleaded guilty to breaching the … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2024
Policy & government
Miss V Barta v Decaf Ltd: 2401391/2024
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2024
Global
5 things you should know about UNEP’s Global Electric Mobility Programme in Africa
By Kenza Sara Elazkem, GAIA’s North Africa Outreach Coordinator. As you might already know, GAIA launched a new program focused on batteries last April – primarily electric vehicle batteries – with […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Jun 2024
Global
Mobilisation des Jeunes Volontaires pour la Protection du Lac Kivu contre la Pollution Plastique
By SOPRODE Le 27 octobre 2023, une mobilisation sans précédent a eu lieu au Sud-Kivu, en République Démocratique du Congo, impliquant des jeunes bénévoles partageant une mission commune : responsabiliser […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Jun 2024
Global
Desperation under the Maple Leaf Meets a Growing Consensus to Reduce Plastic Production at the INC4
Masked Industry Lobbyists sang the praises of plastic from the airport to the streets of Canada, while Human Rights Defenders marched to End the Plastic Era! By Merrisa Naidoo, GAIA’s […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Jun 2024
Global
The limits of biomonitoring in assessing Waste-to-Energy emissions
European Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plants exhibit very low emissions and minimal impact on their surroundings, as they are among the most...
ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
Germany’s Single-Use Plastics Legislation
Liberty Lemm summarises how the introduction of Germany's Single-Use Plastics Fund Act holds manufacturers accountable for the lifecycle of their products with an aim to incentivise sustainable practices. She outlines the reporting compliance requirements, penalties for non-compliance and the next steps affected producers need to take to ensure they meet their legal obligations.
Valpak · 3 Jun 2024
Policy & government
Miss A Bukhari v Newday Cards Ltd: 1808549/2023
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
ACE UK STATEMENT: ACE UK has supported the installation of a Recycleye robotic arm, boosting sorting of liquid cartons at the Veolia Southwark facility
The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) UK, working in partnership with recycling AI engineers Recycleye and waste managers Veolia, has unveiled an advanced, automated sorting system to boost the volume of liquid cartons separated for direct reprocessing in South London. ACE UK is supporting the installation of Recyleye Vision technology at the…
ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
Keenan Recycling placed on NHS Scotland framework
The NHS plays a vital role in keeping Scotland healthy, and managing waste effectively is a crucial part of that mission. We’re excited to announce that Keenan Recycling, the UK’s leading food waste collections company, has officially joined the NHS Scotland Recyclates and General Waste Management Framework. This strategic placement will enable NHS Scotland Health […]
Keenan Recycling · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
The ethical investors helping financially vulnerable people avoid predatory lenders
Socially minded investors are funding organisations that offer fair and affordable credit to those most in need
Positive News · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
EU food policy priorities
Open Access Government highlights the European Commission’s policy priorities for food, including the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve plant health protection.
Open Access Government — Environment · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
Government Confirms Timeline for Simpler Recycling Reforms
The post Government Confirms Timeline for Simpler Recycling Reforms appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
Kirklees urged to increase vape vigilance following HWRC fire
Suez and Kirklees council have urged residents to use new vape recycling bins at their local household waste recycling centres (HWRCs), following a fire at Weaving Lane HWRC. With the government set to ban disposable vapes by April 2025, research by Keep Britain Tidy estimates that disposable vape litter has doubled in the past two … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
Grundon appointed waste partner by Bristol Zoological Society
The post Grundon appointed waste partner by Bristol Zoological Society appeared first on Grundon .
Grundon Waste Management · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
Companies fined 38k for golf club waste dump
Two West Sussex companies have been convicted after dumping waste at a golf club, along with the golf club owners who the Environment Agency (EA) said allowed it to happen. EA said it was an anonymous tip-off that let to the discovery of almost 700 lorry-loads of waste dumped illegally at Rusper Golf Club in … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
Sortera’s UK acquisitions set to merge
Sortera, a Swedish-based environmental services company, has announced the formal merger of two of its UK-based acquisitions. The two London-based companies, GBN Services and O’Donovan’s Waste Management were acquired by Sortera last year, and this merger gives the company responsibility for six sites: Rochford, Harlow, Edmonton, Uxbridge, Tottenham and Wembley. Mark McCleery, UK managing direc…
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2024
Council news
University students thriving on apprenticeships at Torridge District Council - Torridge District Council
Torridge Council · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
Veolia installs robotic arm within London waste facility
Veolia, in partnership with Recycleye, has unveiled a robotic arm at its Southwark integrated waste management facility (IWMF). According to Veolia, the robotic arm is made up of a camera, six-axis robotic arm, pneumatics system and a compute box, and is designed to pick out paper, card, mixed plastics and beverage cartons from the aluminium line. … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
Veolia implements AI driven robotic arm to increase recycling at Southwark facility
Veolia has unveiled an innovative robotic arm at its Southwark Integrated Waste Management Facility to optimise operations and make recycling more effective....
Recycleye news · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
Cambridge City Council recorded 7 bin lorry fires caused by batteries in 2024
Cambridge City Council have warned residents to dispose of batteries safely after recording seven bin lorry fires caused by lithium-ion batteries since January 2024. The council said the batteries were found in mobile phones, vapes, and power packs on electric bikes and scooters. When batteries are put into a wheelie bin, they can go […]
Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
FREE CRISPS? ALDI LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR ITS FIRST EVER CRISP TASTER
Aldi is on the hunt for one extra special spud enthusiast to become its official ‘Crisp Taster’, a brand-new role for the supermarket. The successful applicant will receive a selection of Aldi’s most popular crisps to sample at home for free including Aldi’s Specially Selected Mature Cheddar & Red Onion Hand Cooked, the Snackrite Perfections […]
Aldi UK Press Centre · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
Industry responds to draft standard for remanufacturing
The lighting industry has broadly welcomed the draft standard for remanufacturing of luminaires and begun giving its feedback. British Standard […]
Recolight · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
UK political parties urged to back DRS in manifestos
The coalition of environmental organisations in the UK reports that public opinion on deposit return schemes (DRS) is overwhelmingly positive. They are urging political parties to include plans for tackling the waste crisis in their manifestos for the 2024 General Election. The DRS, which will be introduced across the UK in 2027, involves placing a...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
Barclay “appalled” by Environment Agency go-ahead for EfW plant
The Environment Secretary Steve Barclay has said he is “appalled” by the Environment Agency’s decision to grant a permit for a waste incinerator in his constituency.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
THREE OF ALDI’S WHISKIES NAMED AMONGST BEST IN THE WORLD
Three of Aldi’s whiskies have been named among the best in the world at an international awards, which is dedicated to finding the globe’s best whiskies and judged by an independent panel of spirits experts. The supermarket’s Glen Marnoch Highland Single Scotch Whisky (£18.49, 70cl), Highland Earl Blended Scotch Whisky (£16.89, 1L) and Samuel Joe’s […]
Aldi UK Press Centre · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
Glasgow district heat network could reduce CO2 emissions by 160,000 tonnes
Glasgow’s household waste could be used to generate heat for buildings in the city, a feasibility study on the potential to create a district heat network from a local Energy-from-Waste plant. The Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facility Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre (GRREC) is operated by waste management company Viridor on behalf of the City […]
Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Jun 2024
Policy & government
Mr S Corby v Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service: 1805305/2022
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
News in brief | CIWM Commercial Partner Updates
News updates from CIWM’s commercial partners. Greyparrot | Greyparrot launches industry-first performance monitoring dashboard for MRFs and PRFs AI waste analytics developer Greyparrot has announced the launch of its Facility Dashboard feature, which will unlock more lean recovery facility management for their customers in global MRFs and PRFs. Foppe-Jan de Meer, a plant manager […]
Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
Material Focus - The people behind Recycle Your Electricals - WEEE - Material Focus
Material Focus · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
As custodians of the land, farmers need much more support and advice to cope with change
The past 18 months, the wettest since record began, have been a sombre reminder of the threat climate change poses to farming. Farms in England have been battling extreme weather alongside navigating the transition away from the old EU-style policy and into the Environmental Land […]
Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
M&S - Marks & Spencer
M&S corporate press releases · 3 Jun 2024
Industry news
Sociedade Ponto Verde, Tetra Pak and Valorsul invest in the first AI sorting robot in Portugal
3rd June 2024 Valorsul, the company responsible for the treatment and recovery of municipal waste in the Lisbon area and the Western Region, today announced an investment in an unprecedented robotic sorting technology in Portugal. In collaboration with Sociedade Ponto Verde and Tetra Pak, the world leader in process solutions and food packaging, Recycleye’s automated...
Recycleye news · 3 Jun 2024